About this podcast
We currently have 2 series running on our channel - the IT Business Partner Playbook, and the Executive Leadership overview
The first is a weekly series featuring Business Relationship Managers and IT Business Partners from across the globe. Unrehearsed, unprepared, unrestricted and maybe a little unpredictable... this podcast aims to share our guests' experiences, to provide insights and ideas to our listeners. Some will be looking for inspiration, others for tips and tools, while others will be looking for some support and comfort. While the role can be hugely rewarding, it can also be extremely tough, and it's important to know that whatever you're going through as a BRM/BP, there are others out there going through it too. You're not alone, and there is a beaming light at the end of the tunnel. You might just be in the wrong tunnel... Tune in for smiles, sincerity and hopefully not too much sauce!
Our second series is AI generated. Gasp! Yes, we let the robots do the talking in this 4-part series which focuses on the concise courses we've created to guide executives through the maze of Governance, Security, Digital Transformation - and Business Relationship. Listen as Joe and Sarah discuss our Executive Leadership Series (ELS) - designed to help leadership understand and oversee effective practices, using business language and a four-stage life cycle: "Doing the right things," "Doing them the right way," "Getting them done well," and "Getting the benefits,"
Our hosts break down each stage of the life cycle, providing a cookbook-style approach that outlines how to implement the strategies, the necessary components, and what can go wrong. Throughout their discussion, they highlight our real-world examples from major organisations like GE, Pfizer, Goldman Sachs, and Bank of America.
Our ELS courses were created by Gary Hardy, co-creator of the COBIT framework and include contributions from;
Carolynn Chalmers - CEO, Good Governance Academy
Frank Wander - CEO, People Productive
Jimmy Heschel - Global Head of Digital Security, Red Bull
John Thorp - Chair, ValIT development committee
Kip Fanta - Founder, Kip Fanta Group
Martin Smith - Chairman and Founder, The Security Awareness Special Interest Group
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Episodes
The newest 20 of 35 episodes
- How to build BRM Framework that Delivers | Stuart Fairweather · 45 min · Season 1 Episode 31The IT Business Partner Podcast Episode 31 highlights perfectly the impact the structure, strategy, and cultural intelligence that results from a well designed and supported…
- From Translator to Leader: The Evolution of the Business Partner · 58 min · Season 1 Episode 30In episode 30 of The Business Partner Podcast, I sat down with Maryam Jawad, IT Business Partner at El Masood Automobiles, to explore how the ITBP role is evolving from a…
- The Financial Case for BRM: Millions Saved, Value Delivered | Christina Blincoe · 50 min · Season 1 Episode 29In episode 29 of The IT Business Playbook, I was joined by Christina Blincoe, Business Relationship Director at Black & Veatch. Christina is a passionate advocate for Business…
- BRM – From the Desk of a CIO | Bob Thiele & Megan Diehm · 1 h 3 min · Season 1 Episode 28BRM – From the Desk of a CIO | The IT Business Partner Podcast (Ep. 28) What happens when a CIO truly sees the value of Business Relationship Management? In this episode, I’m…
- Balancing top-down with bottom-up | Ricardo Pinto · 1 h 9 min · Season 1 Episode 27In Episode 27 of The IT Business Partner Playbook, I’m joined by Ricardo Pinto, Strategy & Portfolio Business Partner at Galp Energia in Lisbon. Ricardo shares how his team…
- IT Business Partner Playbook | Special Episode on BRM Tools, with Megan Diehm · 50 min · Season 1 Episode 26In Episode 26 of The IT Business Partner Playbook, I’m joined again by Megan Diehm, BRM at Resultant, to explore how tools and trust shape modern business partnering. Megan…
- IT Business Partner Podcast | Dan Vorona · 59 min · Season 1 Episode 25Welcome to episode 25! From technical roots to strategic partnerships - exploring how BRMs build trust, influence, and deliver real business impact. In this episode of the IT…
- IT Business Partner Playbook | Megan Deihm · 57 min · Season 1 Episode 24𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑰𝑻 𝑩𝒖𝒔𝒊𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒔 𝑷𝒍𝒂𝒚𝒃𝒐𝒐𝒌 Welcome to episode 24! Exploring trust, technology alignment, and how one public sector BRM team is using Notion to amplify value. In this episode of the…
- IT Business Partner Playbook | Gavin Galloway · 58 min · Season 1 Episode 23𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑰𝑻 𝑩𝒖𝒔𝒊𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒔 𝑷𝒍𝒂𝒚𝒃𝒐𝒐𝒌 Welcome to episode 23! A journey into grey space, stakeholder influence, and the evolving impact of business partnering at scale. In this episode of the…
- IT Business Partner Playbook | Steve Conlon · 52 min · Season 1 Episode 22𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑰𝑻 𝑩𝒖𝒔𝒊𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒔 𝑷𝒍𝒂𝒚𝒃𝒐𝒐𝒌 Welcome to episode 22! Government, governance, and the real-world evolution of BRM. 🎙️ In this episode of the IT Business Partner Playbook Podcast, I had…
- Episode 21 | Jay Benoit · 50 min · Season 1 Episode 21The IT Business Partner Playbook Podcast In this episode of The IT Business Partner Playbook, I’m joined by Jay – a seasoned IT professional whose career path has taken him from…
- IT Business Partner Playbook | Dr. Shellie Bowman · 53 min · Season 1 Episode 20The IT Business Partner Playbook Podcast 🎙️ “From Lawless to Strategic: Redefining the BRM Role with Dr. Shellie” In this compelling episode of The IT Business Partner Playbook…
- Episode 19 · 55 min · Season 1 Episode 19🎙️ The IT Business Partner Playbook — Episode 19 with Sahil From Scientist to Strategic BRM: A Journey of Value and Vision In this energizing episode, I sit down with Sahil, a…
- IT Business Partner Playbook - Miguel Cockburn · 53 min · Season 1 Episode 18Meet Our New Latin American Host: Miguel Cockburn We're thrilled to introduce Miguel Cockburn as the new host of our upcoming Spanish-language edition of The IT Business Partner…
- IT Business Partner Playbook - Scott Hudson · 52 min · Season 1 Episode 17Great BRMs aren't just strategic — they're trusted, human, and always present, even when the value is hard to measure. Welcome to episode 17! In this heartfelt and insightful…
- IT Business Partner Playbook - Alina Chin · 53 min · Season 1 Episode 16𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑰𝑻 𝑩𝒖𝒔𝒊𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒔 𝑷𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒏𝒆𝒓 𝑷𝒍𝒂𝒚𝒃𝒐𝒐𝒌 How Alina Chin built a BRM function from scratch, led 12 business units, and is navigating a BRM career transition In this insightful and…
- IT Buiness Partner Playbook - Michelle Momberg · 58 min · Season 1 Episode 15𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑰𝑻 𝑩𝒖𝒔𝒊𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒔 𝑷𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒏𝒆𝒓 𝑷𝒍𝒂𝒚𝒃𝒐𝒐𝒌 Welcome to episode 15! Building Influence, Managing Transitions, and Connecting the Dots with Michelle Momberg 🎙️ In this week’s episode of The…
- IT Business Partner Playbook - Looking for a BRM role, Special Edition with James Rowbotham · 1 h 30 min · Season 1 Episode 14𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑰𝑻 𝑩𝒖𝒔𝒊𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒔 𝑷𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒏𝒆𝒓 𝑷𝒍𝒂𝒚𝒃𝒐𝒐𝒌 Welcome to our special episode! Navigating career transitions, resilience in the BRM profession, and lessons from the job market. 🎙️ In this…
- IT Business Partner Playbook - Muslim Mohammed · 57 min · Season 1 Episode 13𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑰𝑻 𝑩𝒖𝒔𝒊𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒔 𝑷𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒏𝒆𝒓 𝑷𝒍𝒂𝒚𝒃𝒐𝒐𝒌 Welcome to episode 13! Developing the BRM capability and driving strategic impact. 🎙️ In the latest episode of The IT Business Partner Playbook…
- IT Business Partner Playbook - Aarif Sheikh · 46 min · Season 1 Episode 12𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑰𝑻 𝑩𝒖𝒔𝒊𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒔 𝑷𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒏𝒆𝒓 𝑷𝒍𝒂𝒚𝒃𝒐𝒐𝒌 Welcome to episode 12! Personal development, aligning with business, and embracing the rise of AI. In the latest episode of The IT Business…







